Overview
On Site
USD 70.00 - 90.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Financial Management
Cross-functional Team
Mentorship
Productivity
Strategic Management
Thought Leadership
Change Management
Budget
Corrective And Preventive Action
Continuous Improvement
Performance Monitoring
Evaluation
Communication
Training
User Guides
Privacy
Data Integrity
Technical Support
Purchasing
Regulatory Compliance
Project Management
FOCUS
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Product Strategy
Public Sector
Reporting
Enterprise Resource Planning
Business Administration
Information Technology
Finance
MBA
Financial Software
Optimization
Leadership
Management
Workday
Roadmaps
Oracle Linux
Taxes
Life Insurance
Collaboration
Partnership
Business Transformation
Law
Job Details
Description
The ideal candidate will have experience in Workday, combined with leadership experience in managing large, cross-functional teams within a complex organizational environment. This role requires a deep understanding of Workday's capabilities and best practices, as well as the ability to drive product strategy, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver impactful results that meet the needs of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in a large environment and will be passionate about enhancing Finance, Purchasing, and operations through cutting-edge technology.
Work activities:
Workday Financial Management Product Strategy & Roadmap Development:
o Define and maintain the Workday product roadmap aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.
o Collaborate with leaders, stakeholders, and department heads to prioritize and align Workday initiatives with broader organizational objectives.
o Manage product lifecycle from concept to delivery, ensuring the solutions meet business needs, regulatory requirements, and user expectations.
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration:
o Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 40 professionals across various functions, including functional experts, analysts, and system administrators, ensuring high performance, productivity, and engagement.
o Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business requirements into actionable system configurations and enhancements.
o Provide strategic direction and thought leadership to team members across different Workday modules, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
o Develop and implement training programs to continuously enhance the team's technical expertise and leadership skills.
o Provide guidance on Workday best practices and drive change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new features.
Project Management & Delivery:
Lead the execution of Workday implementation projects, upgrades, and system configurations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
o Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication on project statuses, timelines, risks, and outcomes.
o Identify and mitigate risks that could affect project timelines or quality, taking corrective action as needed.
Optimization & Continuous Improvement:
o Work with business stakeholders and technical teams to evaluate system performance, monitor key metrics, and implement updates or new features that drive efficiency and effectiveness.
o Lead the evaluation and deployment of new Workday features and functionality, ensuring continuous enhancement of the platform's capabilities.
o Ensure the effective integration of Workday with other enterprise systems, managing dependencies and resolving challenges as needed.
Stakeholder Communication & Training:
o Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for all Workday-related topics, direct training and support to end users across the organization.
o Regularly communicate project status, outcomes, and improvements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
o Ensure training materials are developed and maintained, including user documentation and user support resources, to support effective platform adoption.
Compliance & Security:
o Ensure that Workday configurations and updates comply with all relevant regulatory requirements, data privacy laws, and internal policies. Partner with the IT and security teams to maintain data integrity, security, and confidentiality within Workday, particularly for sensitive employee and financial data. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Skills/experience of the assigned staff:
Required
In-depth knowledge of Workday Finance, Purchasing and other Workday modules, with experience in system configuration, deployment, and post-implementation support.
Strong understanding of public sector finance and purchasing processes, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work with leaders to drive product success.
Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills with a focus on delivering high-quality results on time.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to make data-driven decisions.
Demonstrated experience leading Workday product strategy within a government agency, large municipality or similarly complex public-sector organization.
Experience working with Workday Studio, Workday Integration, Workday Reporting, and other technical components of the platform.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
The ideal candidate will have experience in Workday, combined with leadership experience in managing large, cross-functional teams within a complex organizational environment. This role requires a deep understanding of Workday's capabilities and best practices, as well as the ability to drive product strategy, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver impactful results that meet the needs of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in a large environment and will be passionate about enhancing Finance, Purchasing, and operations through cutting-edge technology.
Work activities:
Workday Financial Management Product Strategy & Roadmap Development:
o Define and maintain the Workday product roadmap aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.
o Collaborate with leaders, stakeholders, and department heads to prioritize and align Workday initiatives with broader organizational objectives.
o Manage product lifecycle from concept to delivery, ensuring the solutions meet business needs, regulatory requirements, and user expectations.
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration:
o Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 40 professionals across various functions, including functional experts, analysts, and system administrators, ensuring high performance, productivity, and engagement.
o Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business requirements into actionable system configurations and enhancements.
o Provide strategic direction and thought leadership to team members across different Workday modules, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
o Develop and implement training programs to continuously enhance the team's technical expertise and leadership skills.
o Provide guidance on Workday best practices and drive change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new features.
Project Management & Delivery:
Lead the execution of Workday implementation projects, upgrades, and system configurations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
o Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication on project statuses, timelines, risks, and outcomes.
o Identify and mitigate risks that could affect project timelines or quality, taking corrective action as needed.
Optimization & Continuous Improvement:
o Work with business stakeholders and technical teams to evaluate system performance, monitor key metrics, and implement updates or new features that drive efficiency and effectiveness.
o Lead the evaluation and deployment of new Workday features and functionality, ensuring continuous enhancement of the platform's capabilities.
o Ensure the effective integration of Workday with other enterprise systems, managing dependencies and resolving challenges as needed.
Stakeholder Communication & Training:
o Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for all Workday-related topics, direct training and support to end users across the organization.
o Regularly communicate project status, outcomes, and improvements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
o Ensure training materials are developed and maintained, including user documentation and user support resources, to support effective platform adoption.
Compliance & Security:
o Ensure that Workday configurations and updates comply with all relevant regulatory requirements, data privacy laws, and internal policies. Partner with the IT and security teams to maintain data integrity, security, and confidentiality within Workday, particularly for sensitive employee and financial data. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Skills/experience of the assigned staff:
Required
In-depth knowledge of Workday Finance, Purchasing and other Workday modules, with experience in system configuration, deployment, and post-implementation support.
Strong understanding of public sector finance and purchasing processes, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work with leaders to drive product success.
Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills with a focus on delivering high-quality results on time.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to make data-driven decisions.
Demonstrated experience leading Workday product strategy within a government agency, large municipality or similarly complex public-sector organization.
Experience working with Workday Studio, Workday Integration, Workday Reporting, and other technical components of the platform.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with other ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., MBA, Workday Certification).
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in financial systems management with significant experience in system configuration, integration, and optimization and with at least 5+ years in a leadership role managing large, cross-functional teams preferably in a large environment.
- Proven experience in managing large-scale Workday implementations, system optimizations, and driving the development of strategic product roadmaps.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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